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Free agents that address the Oakland Raiders needs

By Jose Sanchez III

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 21: Trey Flowers #98 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 21: Trey Flowers #98 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 09: Wide receiver Tyrell Williams #16 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a pass play in front of outside linebacker Nick Vigil #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter at StubHub Center on December 9, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 09: Wide receiver Tyrell Williams #16 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a pass play in front of outside linebacker Nick Vigil #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter at StubHub Center on December 9, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Wide Receivers

Tyrell Williams

The most coveted wide receiver in free agency will most likely be Tyrell Williams of the Los Angeles Chargers. The skill set that Williams possesses makes him a valiant wideout. He can beat defenders over the top or can gash defenses underneath. Williams does a little of everything and excels at it. The best part is that he doesn’t drop the ball, which has been a curse at the receiver position for the Raiders. He doesn’t get the recognition he deserves, mainly because of the other big names that are around him.

When Keenan Allen was out due to injury in 2016, Williams filled the void by eclipsing 1,000 yards receiving and notching seven touchdowns. Williams is a young talent who will command a lot of money. He’s not a true No. 1 option at receiver, but he’s surely a talented No. 2 that will make any offense better.

John Brown

The Raiders didn’t have a real vertical threat last season. In fact, that dynamic has been missing for quite some time now. John Brown could easily give the Raiders offense that explosive speed from the snap. Brown was having a fantastic year with the Baltimore Ravens last season until Lamar Jackson took over. That production is not to be taken lightly. John Brown can ball. There’s no doubt about it.

Adding him to the offense will force defenses to try scheme around his speed. It’ll allow the rest of the receivers to get open underneath when Brown clears out. There’s a lot an offense can do with John Brown, which makes him a solid acquisition.

Donte Moncrief

He may not be a great vertical threat like Tyrell Williams and John Brown, but Donte Moncrief is still a talented receiver. His 2018 season was less than ideal, but then again that can be said for the entire Jacksonville Jaguars team. Not to mention that Derek Carr is a significantly better quarterback than Blake Bortles.

Moncrief’s tenure with the Indianapolis Colts should be the real scouting report. He had his best years there with a competent offense and Andrew Luck. When used right, Moncriefs sound route running can lead to some thrilling offensive drives.

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